Fiber Underground Locator Technician

IQ Fiber; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STD/LTD

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Job summary

IQ Fiber is hiring a Fiber Network Locator to perform skilled field locates of existing underground fiber optic cables. You will use locating equipment, probes, and excavation tools to expose facilities and locate utilities in the field.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience with utility locating equipment, plus the ability to read blueprints and as-builts. You may be asked to support overtime or callouts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years experience with utility locating equipment.
• Knowledge of MOT (DelDOT) is preferred.
• Ability to read as-builts, blueprints, diagrams and maps of underground utilities.
• Ability to operate a PC and locate equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground fiber using electronic locating equipment and probes.
• Read and interpret as-builts, blueprints, and maps.
• Prepare time and material records and as-built diagrams.
• Assist with overtime and emergency callouts as needed.
• Communicate with customers, departments, and agencies.

Skills

Utility locating equipment

Blueprints/as-builts reading

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Field operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Locating equipment

Job description

IQ Fiber is hiring a Fiber Network Locator to perform skilled field locates of existing underground fiber optic cables. You will use locating equipment, probes, and excavation tools to expose facilities and locate utilities in the field.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience with utility locating equipment, plus the ability to read blueprints and as-builts. You may be asked to support overtime or callouts as needed.